Danbury turns out for chilly parade

Updated 12:16 am, Monday, March 24, 2014

Donald Hicks, of South Kent, plays the bagpipes while marching in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Hicks plays with the Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury, Conn.

Donald Hicks, of South Kent, plays the bagpipes while marching in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Hicks plays with the Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury, Conn.

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Executive Lieutenant Bill McAllister, from Wooster Hose Company #5, in Danbury, Conn, marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 23, 2014. McAllister dyed his mustache green for St. Patrick's Day, just as he has for the past 30 years. Wooster Hose marched in the parade celebrating its 125th year anniversary. less

Executive Lieutenant Bill McAllister, from Wooster Hose Company #5, in Danbury, Conn, marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 23, 2014. McAllister dyed his mustache green for St. Patrick's Day, ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Stephen P. Driscoll Memorial Pipe Band marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on West Street, Danbury, Conn, March 23, 2014. The band is named after New York Police Officer Stephen P. Driscoll who lost his life at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Driscoll was a member of the N.Y.P.D. Emerald Society Pipe Band Color Guard. less

The Stephen P. Driscoll Memorial Pipe Band marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on West Street, Danbury, Conn, March 23, 2014. The band is named after New York Police Officer Stephen P. Driscoll who ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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TJ Sweeney, of Danbury, watches the St. Patrick's Day Parade with his daughter Cadence Sweeny, age 2 1/2, along Main Street in Danbury, Conn. on March 23, 2014. Starting at Rogers Park the parade route went down Main Street then turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue. less

TJ Sweeney, of Danbury, watches the St. Patrick's Day Parade with his daughter Cadence Sweeny, age 2 1/2, along Main Street in Danbury, Conn. on March 23, 2014. Starting at Rogers Park the parade route went ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Nora Hanley, from Yorktown New York, plays the fiddle while riding on a float in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Hanley teaches the fiddle at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center in Danbury Conn. less

Nora Hanley, from Yorktown New York, plays the fiddle while riding on a float in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Hanley teaches the fiddle at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Amy Alejandro, of Manchester, holds her granddaughter Eliana Durkin, age 4, from Bethel, as they watch the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, make its way up West Street, in Danbury, Conn, on March 23, 2014.

Amy Alejandro, of Manchester, holds her granddaughter Eliana Durkin, age 4, from Bethel, as they watch the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, make its way up West Street, in Danbury, Conn, on March 23, 2014.

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Members of the Danbury Police Department Traffic Unit, Officer Marcel Kruijs, left, and Sargent Rory DeRocco, lead the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade out of Rogers Park and onto Main Street in Danbury, Conn, on Sunday, March 23, 2014. less

Members of the Danbury Police Department Traffic Unit, Officer Marcel Kruijs, left, and Sargent Rory DeRocco, lead the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade out of Rogers Park and onto Main Street in Danbury, Conn, ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Billy Mills and Sharon O'Rourke, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Man and Woman of the Year, wave to the crowd as they ride in a convertible during the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Mills and O'Rourke are both from Danbury, Conn.

Billy Mills and Sharon O'Rourke, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Man and Woman of the Year, wave to the crowd as they ride in a convertible during the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, on March 23, 2014. Mills

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury, Conn, St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, starting at Rogers Park, down Main Street then West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue.

The Danbury, Conn, St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, starting at Rogers Park, down Main Street then West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue.

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

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Danbury turns out for chilly parade

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DANBURY -- It was a day for the wearin' of the green, and a heavy coat.

But Sunday's decidedly un-springlike weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of participants or the hearty spectators in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, which wound from Rogers Park to the Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue.

"It's a little cold today, but we're here, and that's all that counts," said former Danbury and current New Fairfield resident Paul DaSilva, as he and his family waited for the marchers to step off.

"It's cold, but the weather couldn't keep me away," said Isabel Figuerido, of Danbury, who was attending the parade for the first time.

Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Danbury parade is usually held a week after St. Patrick's Day to avoid conflicts with celebrations in other communities, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee better weather conditions.

Temperatures on Sunday hovered around the 40-degree mark as a weak sun tried unsuccessfully to break through the clouds.

This year's parade, however, was one of the largest, in terms of participants, since the event began, AOH president Brian Hearty said. More bands and organizations were marching, along with several companies of volunteer firefighters from area communities who were in town to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Danbury's Wooster Hose Co. No. 5.

"I just hope some people show up to see it," Hearty said, glancing toward Main Street, where the sidewalks were mostly empty just 15 minutes before the parade was scheduled to start.

But as the engines of the Danbury Police Department's motorcycle escort roared to life, dozens of spectators emerged from their cars and took their places along the route, among them Jackie and Arthur Civitello, of Danbury, who were attending for the first time.

"We're here to see our son," Jackie Civitello said. "A friend of ours is a fireman, and he asked our son to ride the truck with them."

Parade Chairman Kevin Hearty conceded the weather could have been better.

"Last year, it was 65 and sunny," he said, then joked, "I guess we could hold it in July and call it a half-St. Patrick's Day."